18 m away
Pipeline
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 667 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 357 m
Far Corner
Kirkwood
Lake Tahoe
The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 886 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 351 m
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 886 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 351 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A northwest facing couloir that is fairly wide and not significantly steep. Just lookers left of Pipeline of Peak 9795, this run will go all the way to Emigrant Lake. You will find some cliffs and the outer edges of the main couloir.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
38 m away
California Chute
A classic western facing Y couloir from Peak 9795
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 168 m
110 m away
Promo Chute
Adventurous classic narrow chute on the way to California Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 162 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
245 m away
Headwall
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
410 m away
Sally Alley
An low consequence and lower angle zone that will give a good perspective of the surrounding area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 367 m
929 m away
Broadway
Very steep couloir with a narrow crux at the end before funneling down to Emigrant Lake
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 665 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 237 m
942 m away
Sushi Roll
An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 643 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 233 m
972 m away
Fin Zone
Fun technical area that leads into some large cliffs above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 431 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
988 m away
Near Corner
An area with steep turns and ice fall cliffs that lead into a wide open sunny bowl above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 678 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 234 m
1.1 km away
Boundary Chutes
East facing chutes down to Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 509 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing